The Latest FinCrime News from the MENA region
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Dubai Virtual Asset Governance and Exchange Compliance Standards
The regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Governance in Dubai is now in effect, mandating strict board independence and exchange resilience to ens...
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Sanctions Under Fire: Industrialized Evasion and Laundering Networks in War Times
Sanctions evasion networks industrialization is accelerating as conflict drives complex laundering systems combining crypto, trade, and gold, expos...
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Kuwait Implements Strict AML Penalty Matrix With Increased Fines
Kuwait introduces a new AML violation matrix with fines up to KD 500,000 and license revocation for high risk breaches according to KUNA. This fram...
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Escalated Digital Asset Outflows from Iranian Platforms During Conflict
A significant spike in Iranian exchange withdrawals reveals how Crypto Anti Money Laundering efforts face new challenges during military escalations.
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US Treasury Sanctions Million Dollar Hezbollah Gold Shipping Laundering Ring
The U.S. Treasury has blocked millions in assets to disrupt Hezbollah Financial Strategy, targeting gold exchange firms and shipping networks that ...
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EU Sanctions Iran High-Level Officials After IRGC Designated as Terrorist Group
The European Union has designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group, freezing assets of top officials to combat sta...
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US Sanctions Six Gaza Nonprofits Linked to Hamas $2.5 Million Transfer
The US Treasury recently exposed a Terrorist Financing Risk involving six Gaza nonprofits that laundered millions for Hamas, including $2.5 million...
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The Lebanese Central Bank Enhances Anti-Money Laundering Framworks
This article details how the Lebanese Central Bank is enhancing its financial oversight and anti money laundering protocols to ensure transparency ...
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UAE Aims At Strengthening Regional Defenses During 2026 MENAFATF Presidency
The UAE begins its 2026 MENAFATF UAE presidency, enforcing Federal Decree Law 10 2025 and aligning regional standards with the FATF fifth round met...
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CBUAE Revokes Omda Exchange License and Imposes Dh10 Million Fine
The CBUAE revoked the license of Omda Exchange and imposed a 10 million fine following an investigation into Omda Exchange AML Violations and regul...
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Turkey orders detention of 10 suspects for financing Daesh terrorism
Authorities in Turkey detained 10 suspects for using Economic Mobilization Tactics to fund Daesh. The group moved money to Syria under religious p...
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Money Laundering Risks Shadow Dubai Charity Crypto Innovation
Exploring the money laundering risks in the non profit sector as Dubai organizations adopt digital asset donation laundering prevention measures fo...
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French government awareness questioned in Lafarge terrorism financing case in Syria
French government awareness became a central issue as the Lafarge terrorism financing case exposed conflicting testimonies over what state official...
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Central Bank of Iraq Flags Rising Financial Abuse Risks Linked to Influencer Activity
Iraqi authorities highlight how influencer laundering has emerged as a growing threat as online activity enables irregular transfers and unregister...
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Lebanon fights back against illegal funds under intense global pressure
Lebanon faces urgent pressure to strengthen controls against terrorist financing, targeting cash couriers and unregulated exchange networks accused...
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US Treasury Sanction Exposes Hezbollah Secret High Volume Cash Laundering Structure
US Treasury disrupts a terror financing and laundering network that used cash exchanges, counterfeit goods, and illegal trade flows to fund Hezbollah.
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How Cement Giant Lafarge’s Syria Gamble Became a Terror-Funding Trap
Lafarge’s trial for paying armed groups in Syria reveals how corporate survival tactics turned into a major terror-funding scheme, redefining co...
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Bitcoin and PayPal, the Hidden Crypto Route to ISIS Funding
A New York conviction exposed a sophisticated terrorist financing laundering scheme that used crypto, bitcoins, PayPal, and crowdfunding to channel...
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Iran’s Financial Maze Exposed After FinCEN Traces $9 Billion Flow
FinCEN uncovered $9 billion in Iranian shadow banking flows using shells, oil fronts, and correspondent accounts, exposing one of the largest globa...
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Abu Dhabi’s ISO 37001 Certification Redefines AML Integrity
Abu Dhabi has achieved ISO 37001 AML certification, embedding measurable compliance standards into its anti-money laundering and anti-corruption sy...
Other News From the MENA Region
Dubai Virtual Asset Governance and Exchange Compliance Standards
The regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Governance in Dubai is now in effect, mandating strict board independence and exchange resilience to ensure market transparency.
Sanctions Under Fire: Industrialized Evasion and Laundering Networks in War Times
Sanctions evasion networks industrialization is accelerating as conflict drives complex laundering systems combining crypto, trade, and gold, exposing weaknesses in global AML enforcement.
Kuwait Implements Strict AML Penalty Matrix With Increased Fines
Kuwait introduces a new AML violation matrix with fines up to KD 500,000 and license revocation for high risk breaches according to KUNA. This framework targets Kuwait AML Compliance Regulations to secure the financial sector.